Dodgers Willing to Offer Kyle Tucker Short-Term Deal: Report

"The Los Angeles Dodgers are reportedly ready to offer outfielder Kyle Tucker a short-term contract at a high average annual value, though a deal is far from finalized. Tucker is the biggest-name free agent on the market, and by all accounts, he wants a long-term deal that pays him anywhere between $30 to $40 million per season. The Dodgers have a clear need in the outfield, especially at the corner spots, which makes the reigning champions a logical destination for the multi-time All-Star."

"Los Angeles has already signed closer Edwin Diaz to a three-year, $69 million deal that will pay him the highest AAV of any relief pitcher in history. As they chase for the three-peat, improving their outfielder depth has become a high priority, and there is no better solution than Tucker, though there is a reported reluctance to offer Tucker the kind of length he is looking for. "Signing Tucker would cost them their third- and sixth-highest picks, a seemingly minor impediment. The bigger issue with the Dodgers in a Tucker pursuit would be getting him at their price," The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal and Katie Woo reported. "Los Angeles is unlikely to offer Tucker a six- or seven-year deal, according to a person briefed on the team's plans. The club, however, would entertain a shorter three-to-four-year deal with a high annual average value, similar to what Alex Bregman landed last spring when he signed a three-year, $120 million contract with the Boston Red Sox.""

Kyle Tucker is the top free agent and prefers a long-term deal paying $30 to $40 million per season. The Dodgers need corner outfield depth and can offer a short-term contract with a high average annual value. Los Angeles is unlikely to commit to a six- or seven-year deal but would consider a three- to four-year contract at a high AAV, similar to Alex Bregman’s three-year, $120 million deal. Signing Tucker would cost the Dodgers their third- and sixth-highest draft picks. Tucker has Silver Sluggers, a Gold Glove, four All-Star selections, and multi-position outfield versatility.

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